Kramer Enews 12/3/21

Posted on: December 3, 2021

KRAMER E-NEWS 12/3/21

School News and Information

We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend it with family and friends. We have had a great week back. Only a couple of weeks until winter break. During this time we will be giving the MAP Assessment to take an inventory of how students are doing and to see their growth from the beginning of the school year. Thank you for all your support at home and for encouraging your child to do their very best with their school work. One way to help support your child is to encourage them to read 20 minutes each day. In addition, have them practice their math facts. These two things can help build their skills.

Cold and flu season has begun and this week we have experienced an increase in student absences due to illness. Please remember to keep your child at home if they have a fever or show other signs of illness. Please contact the main office at Kramer to report illness and absences. The primary goal during these tough times related to Covid is to keep our schools open, so it's important to keep Covid and other illnesses in mind and be vigilant with handwashing, and other measures that keep illness at bay. Please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse should you have any questions (513-273-3554).

TSD Covid Information Page

Butler County Vaccine Clinic

Here is a list of Butler County vaccination clinics and times.

Vaccination Clinics

Cooler Weather

As the weather is turning cooler, please remember to send your child dressed to go outside at recess. This means jackets, coats, hats, and gloves. In general, we go outside for recess unless the temperature/wind chill drops below 25 degrees. Please label coats & hats with your student’s name. Thank you.

Information on Camp Kesem

Camp Kesem is an organization that serves children ages 6 to 18 who have lost a parent or guardian to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor. Camp Kesem at Miami of Ohio will be hosting an in-person camp session from July 16th through 23rd this summer, which is completely free to all children who attend. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids to make lifelong friends, have fun, and share their experiences with others who can relate.

Applications open on January 11 for returning families and February 23 for new families. They can be found at kesem.force.com. For more information, reach out to: miamiohio.outreach@kesem.org.

Fees

Fee letters are being sent home today if you have a balance. Chromebook/IPad insurance cannot be waived. School fees can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay or by sending a check to school with your child. Please include the child’s name in the memo.

Employment

We are looking for Lunch Monitors and substitute Lunch Monitors in our cafeteria. Please call the school office if interested. 513-273-3501

COVID 19 Quarantine Procedures Q and A

Mrs. Morrish shared the following:

See link/information on the website regarding COVID19 test kits and other frequently asked questions related to test kits.

COVID 19 Test Kits & Other Information.

We have created a document where you can read the procedures for quarantine. If we receive any new information, we will add it to the document and also share it in E-News.

COVID 19 Quarantine Procedures Q and A

TSD Lunch Program

The National Lunch Program has extended the free meal status for all students for breakfast and lunch for the 2021-2022 school year. It is still important to turn in the Free/Reduced Lunch Application in order to qualify for other benefits.

December Elementary Lunch Menu

Talawanda Community Events Page

Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.

Item Drive from the Lane Public Library

Butler County Community Needs Assessment

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jason Merz

merzj@talawanda.org

513-273-3500

Principal

Calendar

December 15 - Fifth Grade Field Trip to Talawanda High School Music Performing Arts Center